sufficient

adjective

Of a type or kind that suffices, that satisfies requirements or needs.

Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.

(archaic) Capable of meeting obligations; responsible.

(obsolete) Having enough money to meet obligations and live comfortably.

Roots

subsuf- · Latin · under, below facio-fic · Latin · make, do

Synonyms for sufficient

adequateadj enoughadv sufficingv ampleadj sufficiencyn satisfactoryadj substantialadj plenteousadj suitableadj adequacyn plentyn decentadj

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